Case Design Remodeling co-chairman Mark Richardson recently joined Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder magazines as a columnist. Richardson takes a moment to describe the partnership and a vision for the residential construction industry.
Case Studies
Various case studies on Residential Projects, and Products in the Residential Remodeling and Building industry.
Natural wood planks interspersed with darkly stained spacers generate a substantial rainscreen and an elegant finish on the façade (Photos: Bruce Damonte).
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Fitting a new construction into a 25-foot wide lot
Despite the sizeable lot, two large trees made siting the house challenging. One of the trees screens the master bath windows (Photos: Bab Narod and Maxine Schnitzer).
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Fitting in differently on a large, shady lot
The kitchen’s large fixed window faces the neighbor’s brick exterior. Cabinets extend slightly beyond the window frame to make the swath of brick seem like a piece of art above the sink (Photos: Mike Schwartz Photography).
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Executing a successful custom home on an infill lot requires that you build good relationship and a thoughtful structure
The entrance to the home stands out from the slate shingles, called out by Cor-TEN panels and a mahogany soffit overhead. / Photos: Jennifer Hughes Photography & Adam Rouse Photography
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The dune in front of this new home on Florida's Gulf Coast had to be rebuilt as one of the first steps to getting the project approved (Photo: Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography)
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Well-executed coastal homes cost more, but they’ll last for generations while resting lightly on the land.
Meadolark Design + Build's work runs the gamut of styles. This design pays homage to the mid-century modern home originally on the site (Photo: John Carlson at Carlson Productions).
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A scientist and an accountant combine their varied skills in a sustainable building company
All surfaces of this home in Maine were selected for durability and low maintenance: unfinished wood, galvanized steel, and unfinished concrete. The design is by Caleb Johnson Studio, with construction by its contracting arm, Woodhull of Maine (Photo: Trent Bell).
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Homes that meet Passive House standards require less investment in solar to achieve net zero
Goldberg General Contracting and architect Seth Romig converted an 1886 Chicago three-flat into a single-family home, gutting the building and reconstructing its rear facade (Photo: Tony Soluri)
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Despite design challenges, permit hurdles, and pressure from the neighbors, two urban homes offer inspired solutions
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Two dramatic getaways make the most of their environments
Many of Architect Ken Brinkman's infill homes have the older characteristics of Chicago's old, stately neighborhoods with modern interiors (Photos: Herbie Rooprai).
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Business smarts and old-meets-new design have helped Environs Development carve itself a niche with stately infill homes in Chicagoland
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Blogs
January 02, 2020
There’s a street in my neighborhood that offers the perfect tableau of old house versus new. On one lot is a home built around 1865.
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